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Kenzie's Little Tree

Alison McGauley
Illustrations Emilie Leduc
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Kenzie's Little Tree

Alison McGauley
Illustrations Emilie Leduc
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“This poetic picture book is a love letter to all families who manage chronic illness on a regular basis. A heartfelt book that will resonate with families familiar with the struggles that come with chronic illness.”

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 32 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Kenzie's Little Tree is a heartwarming book that resonates with young readers facing parental illness. It is praised for its realistic portrayal, beautiful illustrations, and the resilience it offers. The story provides solace and inspiration, making it a wonderful tool for difficult conversations.

Summary topics

  • Realism in Story: 30%
  • Illustrations Quality: 40%
  • Writing Quality: 17%
  • Tree Symbolism: 24%
  • Book Appeal: 54%

Review topics: [expectations, condition, feel, book, story, illustrations, illness, read, tree, written, imagery, writing, tale, teacher, language, choice, family, challenges, world, pain, captures, look, season, impact, resilience, treasure, vocabulary, conversations, children, mother].

Review highlights

  • "I recommend this book to all primary and junior teachers." — Smallsie
  • "What a beautiful and well-written story!" — J. B.
  • "A heartwarming story that pairs plant care with chronic illness in a sensitive, accepting way." — KKrossing

Reviews

Whimsy and Heart

"A favourite in our house. Kenzie’s Little Tree is full of whimsy and heart with gorgeous illustrations. McGauley captures that cozy feeling, beautifully weaving together the changing of the seasons with the changes in Kenzie’s life. Kenzie’s Little Tree is a must-read for everyone, but especially families affected by chronic illness."

— Kiersten R. (5/5)

Bookshelf Favourite!

"Kenzie's Little Tree is a popular bedtime story in our house. It's the perfect book for young readers and families who are looking for a gentle pathway to conversations about an illness in the family. The story follows the seasons, highlighting the growth and changes in a tree planted in the protagonist's backyard. The gentle, engaging text paired with beautiful illustrations makes this book an excellent read aloud for families and educators alike."

— Dnevillebooks (5/5)

A Beautiful Picture Book

"I purchased this book from the author who was visiting my closest Indigo store. The story is thoughtful, the illustrations stunning! The story resonated with my students when I shared it with them. A beautiful story about resilience and family. I would highly recommend this book!"

— Julie (5/5)

A gentle look at chronic illness

"Illness, whether in yourself or a loved one, can be a complex thing to confront. This gentle book can be a wonderful way to open up difficult conversations with your family about the anxiety surrounding health uncertainties. It also offers inspiration and hope for how to deal with the ups and downs with the love of supportive family. Wonderful soothing language by the author and comforting imagery by the illustrator."

— Jenlees (5/5)

Touching Story

"This is a touching story of Kenzie dealing with her mother’s health issues through the seasons, following the changing cycles of Kenzie’s newly planted tree. The changing landscape is a fitting backdrop for Kenzie’s changing emotions through a difficult time. Beautiful book!"

— Analenego (5/5)

Great kids book!

"My 11 yo daughter loved this book! Great story. This book has given her the spark to write about other issues that can affect your health."

— Skimom (5/5)

Beautiful Story!

"What a beautiful and well-written story! My students enjoyed this and it led to a very meaningful conversation afterwards. Kenzie promises to keep her small and fragile tree cozy and safe. This poetic image is reflected in Kenzie and her mom staying strong and safe, while mom experiences chronic illness. Kenzie's world is full of wonderful images that illustrate the season's changing. It's a heart-warming story that highlights the strength of a family and leaves us with a strong sense of hope. A book to be enjoyed by all children, and great for both classroom and home libraries."

— J. B. (5/5)

A heartwarming story!

"The tree that Kenzie plants with her family feels as fragile as her mom, who doesn’t feel well. When mom goes to the hospital, Kenzie hopes both her tree and mom will heal. A heartwarming story that pairs plant care with chronic illness in a sensitive, accepting way."

— KKrossing (5/5)

Great book for Teachers!

"I recommend this book to all primary and junior teachers. As a fellow educator the themes of empathy and resilience shine through in a story that touches the heart. There are few books for young children like this which deal with parental illness and how it affects the family. There is rich vocabulary, illustrations that capture the feelings of the characters and many literary devices like similes and metaphors that young readers can be exposed to. Ms. McGauley's website offers an easy to use Teacher's Guide that touches on many curriculum areas including plants and the four seasons. Everyone, young and old, will find this book a real treasure!"

— Bryan S. (5/5)

Beautiful book for reading to kids

"This book is so special to me. I'm a mother of daughters, and I have a chronic illness, so this really spoke to me. I wish it was around when my girls were little, but instead it's for my little nieces. It's so well written and illustrated, and perfect for story time, bed time, and reading over and over again because the kids love it so much."

— Chrissy1234 (5/5)

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  • Convient pour : Âges 6-8 ans
  • Date de publication : Mar 11, 2025
  • Langue : anglais
  • Nombre de pages : 32
  • Éditeur : Orca Book Publishers
  • ISBN : 9781459837911
  • Dimensions : 8.75" W x 0.313" L x 10.75" H

Alison McGauley is a special education teacher, author and mom. As a person living with multiple chronic illnesses, Alison is passionate about writing stories that speak to children and caregivers who are impacted by illness or disability. She aims to create books with big heart for little readers. Kenzie’s Little Tree is Alison’s debut picture book. When she’s not teaching, reading or writing, Alison enjoys family adventures and being surrounded by trees in local forests and trails. She resides in Ontario with her partner, two daughters and ragdoll cat.

Emilie Leduc received her college diploma in animation from the Cégep du Vieux Montréal in 2005 and worked as a computer graphics designer and animation artist on several television series. She later completed a bachelor’s degree in graphic design at the University of Québec at Montréal (UQAM) in 2010, where she received the Michèle Lemieux Award for Illustration. Among her many publications, her picture book La ronde des mois was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration in 2012. Her latest book is La soupe au lait. Emilie lives in Montreal, where she continues to create, write and illustrate books for children and youth.

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